Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatcher)

Department of Agriculture

These positions are located in a USDA Forest Service Unit. These positions serve as a Fire Dispatcher located in a dispatch center. This may be a single agency dispatch office or interagency dispatch center located in a fire management organization. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for the specific contact information.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-07 level.
• Operates and/or directs the operation of various dispatch telecommunication systems.
• Anticipates fire suppression needs and determines resource allocation. Coordinates aviation dispatch operations (e.g., aircraft capabilities and limitations, flight planning, aviation safety).
• Reviews internal operating procedures and systems, makes recommendations for improvement, and updates/develops operating plans and mobilization guides.
• Organizes and reviews completed records of all orders placed and actions taken to ensure adherence to established operating procedures. Develops and implements fire program management project work plans.

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